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DV16 FJD

2016 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

52,790 mi
Last recorded52,790 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV16 FJD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 52,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 52,790 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Direction indicator not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 45,213 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Electronic power steering wiring slightly damaged steering motor noise on turning (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip ring at rack loose , REPLACE SOON (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn close to structure REPLACE SOON (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 36,309 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted At rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 29,854 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 29,850 miles

Brake performance not tested due to metal cords showing on both front tyres , risk to RB TESTER (1.2.1 (g))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BOTH front tyres on inner edge, metal cords exposed. DO NOT DRIVE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick ALL front pads low inner pad below 1.5mm. Discs lip both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 24,973 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 22,093 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Pass 8 Oct 2020 20,387 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 19,822 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 17,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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DV16 FJD is a 2016 Ford Focus in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2016 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 48,156 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DV16 FJD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 10 years old, this Ford Focus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DV16 FJD registered?

DV16 FJD is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 April 2016.

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